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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Eric Joyce (Independent (affiliation)), on Wednesday, 8 May 2013, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.


INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT

That this House commends the Government and opposition parties on their continued commitment to international development aid; recognises that in challenging economic times such expenditure must be continuously justified to the UK public; welcomes the change in emphasis towards enabling developing nations to grow their own economies and move away from reliance on aid; further recognises the crucial role of good relations with partner nations in the developing world; congratulates non-governmental organisations on their work to date; and urges UK investors to work with new prospects in the developing world.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
Session
2013-14
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
John McDonnell
Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown
David Crausby
Robert Halfon
Subjects
Developing countries
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk